Outline Specification Update ASP-6 Upcoming ASP-6, March 2013 CMM Update Quality Management Program (QMP) What’s New? Review Non-Performance Source Documentation HTCP Certifications Hot-Mix Asphalt Truck Box Sampling (HMA-TBS) Ride Specification, SSTP S

WisDOT Standard Specification Updates Standard Specifications for Highway and Structure Construction Edition Effective starting with projects in the December 2012 letting

WisDOT Standard Specification Updates Part 2 Earthwork Section Payment – Specifies payment criteria when granular backfill is required Section Embankment – To extend Area of Subgrade - Fills of 2’ or less require department approval Section Embankment compaction detailed – Hauling and leveling equipment must be routed across full width and length to provide compaction

WisDOT Standard Specification Updates Part 4 Concrete Pavement Section 415 Longitudinal Tining – 3/4” c to c Transverse Tining – 5/8” c to c Curing Compound use clarified Probing locations for single pass paving Gap measurement by department clarified Section 416 Millings prohibited from being swept into newly finished sh oulders

WisDOT Standard Specification Updates Part 4 Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Section 460 Added criteria for Warm Mixed Asphalt (WMA) – ASP-6, Nov 2011 letting Mixture design and quality management program requirements listed for HMA are applicable to WMA WMA additives or processes shall be from departments approved products list VMA limits tightened - ASP-6, June 2012 letting Section 465 Rumble strip millings prohibited from being swept into newly finished shoulders

WisDOT Standard Specification Updates Part 5 Structures Section 501 – Concrete Grade D Concrete eliminated Delivery Time - Now Based On Concrete Temperature For Both Agitating And Non-Agitating Trucks Allow Acceptance Based On Daily Computer Batch Records (For Dedicated Portable Plants On Paving Projects) Future Changes coming- Section Will Be Revised To Add Type IL Portland- limestone Cement Section Will Be Revised To Require Fly Ash Test Frequency To Match ASTM Requirements

WisDOT Standard Specification Updates Part 5 Structures Section 505 – Steel Reinforcement Corrections for dowel bars criteria Restrictions on use of plastic chairs for upper steel layers added

WisDOT Standard Specification Updates Part 5 Structures Section 507 – Timber Structures Additional preservative standards added Section 520 – Pipe Culverts Changes to requirements for concrete collars, mandrels, pay items and units measurement Section 550 – Driven Piles STSP incorporated into the standard spec – relates to modified Gates formula

WisDOT Standard Specification Updates Part 6 - Incidental Construction Numerous changes in this part 13 sections have changes 611,612,614,630,637,638,642,643,646,647,657,658, 659 Please take time to review these sections

ADDITIONAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS (ASP-6) SECTION 106 QMP dispute resolution process and CMM Chapter 8, Sampling and Testing Methodologies mobilized into the contract Required sampling and testing methodologies and documentation are specified in CMM chapter 8 If disputed, approval of materials and components, as well as acceptance of the work incorporating those materials or components, is subject to review under the QMP dispute resolution process Section 460 Asphalt design mixture QV testing frequency, the 30,000 ton threshold is now 5000 tons

ADDITIONAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS (ASP-6) SECTION 501 Sampling And Testing Specifications References Have Been Revised SECTION 701 Contractor Testing – Testing References Have Been Revised SECTION 715 Department Verification Testing – Testing Increased To 1 Verification Test Per Lot For Paving Projects (Previous 1 Test Per 5 Lots), Structures Already Has This Level Of Testing

WisDOT Construction Material Manual Updates (CMM) Section – Concrete Sampling and Testing Procedures Measuring Device For Slump Test Use A Ruler Or Tape That Starts At Zero Inches Do Not Use A Piece From A Metal Roll Up Tape Section – Concrete Maturity Testing Requirement For Developing A Strength/Maturity Relationship Are Now Mobilized Into The Contract Per Standard Specification

WisDOT Quality Management Program (QMP) What’s New ?? Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Wall Pilot Spec to be used in SE District projects, first on panel walls Requires QMP testing of backfill materials and compaction (T-99) Requires certified testers of backfill placement and compaction - Gradingtec I, Aggtec I and Nuclear Density I The supplied wall system must be from the department’s approved list of concrete panel mechanically stabilized earth wall systems.

WisDOT Quality Management Program (QMP) Dispute resolution process for non-conforming materials - Section defined as: Engineer and contractor to make every effort to avoid conflict Contractor Inspections, testing, corrective actions and process control charts are to be used to determine solution Third party testing will be used if resolution cannot be made by evaluating existing data

WisDOT Quality Management Program (QMP) Non-Performance Process, CMM Section Engineer to notify contractor early to address problem If corrective action taken-no further action maybe necessary If non-performance continues – one of three actions are considered: Suspend or delay contract operations Withhold payment on material bid item affected Administer pay reductions using the following guidelines:

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Additional Non-Performance Administration Action Effective - August 4, 2012 Before penalties are assessed the following occurs: Engineer will review problem with their regional materials engineer If reduction is significant or controversial, it will be reviewed by: Bureau of Project Development (Don Greuel) and Bureau of Technical Services (Steve Krebs)

WisDOT Quality Management Program (QMP) Additional Non-Performance Administration Action Effective - August 4, 2012 (Cont.) Criteria to be provided for review is Items where QMP was not performed Amount of proposed deduct Total value of items with non-performance of QMP Number of missed tests Brief narrative of measures taken to ensure compliance and justification of the proposed reduction Decision on Concur/Non-concur within three working days

Source Documentation CMM Section QMP General: Source Documentation Is: Test Data Entered Directly Into Electronic Document or Original Handwritten Test Data Project Record Submission Records Shall Include The Original Source (Electronic Or Handwritten) Documents Even If The Original Handwritten Document Was Transferred Into An Electronic Document, The Hand Written Document Shall Be Submitted When Supplying The Original Source Document, A Scanned Copy Is Acceptable

How are we assured we are getting what is required? Quality of Materials and Proper Installation is key Three part Quality Management Program (QMP) - QC Testing by Contractors QV Testing by Department Staff Independent Assurance/Oversight by Department Staff How do we make sure this system work? All Sampling and Testing is conducted by Certified Technicians

How are we assured we are getting what is required? AND IMPORTANTLY Project staff checks for appropriate certifications to assure that only certified technicians are used for all sampling and testing

CERTIFICATION Certification/Training is provided by HTCP- UW Platteville Multistate-locations Certification good for 3 Years Training is provided January thru July Skilled Technicians trained to national and state standards Certification is achieved by demonstrating proficiency thru Testing Sampling Techniques, Lab Procedures and Specification knowledge PDH’S are earned at classes

HTCP Certifications Aggregate Sampling HMA Truck Box Sampling (NEW) AGGTEC- I AGGTEC- II ATTS HMA-IPT HMA-TPC HMA-MD PCCTEC-I PCCTEC-II CONCRETE STRENGTH TESTING (CST) GRADINGTEC- I PROFILOR NUCDENSITYTEC- I

HMA Truck Box Sampling (NEW) Standard Spec 2013, ASP 6 requires increased frequency of the QV sampling and testing from 1/30,000 tons per mix design to 1/5,000 per mix design.  QV observer needs to have a minimum of Hot-Mix Asphalt- Truck Box sampling, HMA-TBS to augment there certification in aggregate sampling, AGGTEC-I, AGGTEC-II and/or ATTS.  In the interim, any of these technicians can update their certifications to include HMA-TBS, requesting the DVD with instructions, the self-paced study materials, and the exam. This training will be available on-line in  For those individual seeking HMA-TBS certification enroll in the 2013 Aggregate Sampling certification course.  Contact Ray Spellman, HCTP Director to enroll at

WisDOT Point of Contacts Quality Assurance Unit QMP Issues/Questions Rich Sorensen – QMP Engineer Or Keith Lundin – Independent Assurance Coordinator

WisDOT Ride QMP Ride Specification has been Revised Ride Spec (International Roughness Index (IRI)) Committee has revised the spec, STSP to be released soon Not effective on Currently let projects Committee has reps from both the Asphalt and Concrete Paving Industries New Localized Roughness threshold

WisDOT Ride QMP Ride Spec (International Roughness Index (IRI)) New Category IV PCC and HMA (urban pavement) thresholds Committee determined better education/training needed HTCP course changes Possible future short course on PROVAL Use and Data Analysis Engineer post testing ride of pavement needs increased attention

WisDOT Ride QMP Ride Spec (International Roughness Index (IRI)) Threshold Changes Localized Roughness Old: 175 inches per mile New: 200 inches per mile Segment Ride Cat IV HMA and PCC IRI PAY ADJUSTMENT < 35 (50)$250 >/ 35(50) to <45 Varies from $0 to $250 >/ 45 (75) $0 NO DISINCENTIVES FOR CAT IV PAVEMENTS

WisDOT Quality Management Program (QMP) Ride Spec (International Roughness Index (IRI)) Where does the Ride Spec Apply Mainline Pavements Auxillary Lanes for CAT I and II Type Pavements Crossroads (County/State/USH Designations) Bridges, Approaches, RR Crossings in Contract Use Posted Speed Limits not Advisory Speed Limits for Categorizing Pavements

WisDOT Ride QMP Ride Spec (International Roughness Index (IRI)) Where is it excluded? Roundabouts and Pavements within 150 feet of points of curvature Within 25’ from Bridges, Approaches, RR Crossings not n in Contract

WisDOT Ride QMP Ride Spec (International Roughness Index (IRI)) Contractor Responsibility: Use only Technician certified thru HTCP-UW Platteville Use only Profilers certified by the Department Submit a Quality Control Plan at Pre-Pave Meeting

WisDOT Ride QMP Ride Spec (International Roughness Index (IRI)) Contractor Responsibility: Running the profiling tests Locating the areas of localized roughness Determining the IRI for each wheel path

WisDOT Ride QMP Ride Spec (International Roughness Index (IRI)) Contractor Responsibility: Submitting data – explained on further slides Keep daily calibration records of Simple Vertical Test Bounce Test Provide recommendations for Corrective Action Base corrective action on Proval simulation Example- Mimic grinding area to if best solution

WisDOT Ride QMP Ride Spec (International Roughness Index (IRI)) Contractor Responsibility: Pre Paving/Testing Information to obtain: Tentative dates for paving and profiling tests Contact information – foreman and profiling technician Traffic Control Plan for Contractor Profiler Information – Certified, Calibrated, Last QV Comparison (if applicable) Information is to shared at Pre-Pave Meeting

WisDOT Ride QMP Ride Spec (International Roughness Index (IRI)) Engineer Responsibility: Verify Technician is certified thru HTCP-UW Platteville Verify the Profiler has been certified by the Profiler Rodeo

WisDOT Ride QMP Ride Spec (International Roughness Index (IRI)) Engineer Responsibility: Assess Incentive/Disincentive for Areas where Localized Roughness (LR) Exceeds 200 inches per mile (25’ moving segments) Area where Ride exceeds 140 inches per mile (500’ segment length) Must assess within 5 days of receiving report Must ride area tested to verify non-compliance area prior to imposing penalty

WisDOT Ride QMP Ride Spec (International Roughness Index (IRI)) Engineer Responsibility: Project leader to review data and decides if there are exclusions Data Interpretation- Analyze the Localized Roughness areas for potential corrections prior to analyzing/fixing Ride Segment problems Compare Ride Quality Module Report to Data on MRS

WisDOT Ride QMP Ride Spec (International Roughness Index (IRI)) Settings for Ride Quality Module Report: F ixed Interval (Ride) Continuous (LR) Base –length 500’ 25’ Threshold 140”/mile 200”/mile

WisDOT Ride QMP Ride Spec (International Roughness Index (IRI)) Ride Quality Module Report Previous Report required was Smoothness Assurance report Report to be used to assess Ride Segment and Localized Roughness submitted to MRS Submitted to Engineer in PDF Format within 5 Days of Final Run

PROVAL Ride Quality Module Report- Localized Roughness

PROVAL Ride Quality Module Report- Segment IRI

MRS IRI Data Report from Atwood Systems

WisDOT Ride QMP Ride Spec (International Roughness Index (IRI)) Engineer Responsibility: Project Leader shall Communicate with DOT Project Manager prior to assessing penalty Carefully assess “Chattering” verses “Bump” during post testing car ride Penalty Assessment Three choices- Direct Contractor to correct area in writing Leave Area Alone Assess disincentive per specification

WisDOT Ride QMP Ride Spec (International Roughness Index (IRI)) Verification Testing: DOT using on a Program Basis, not Project Basis DOT-BTS does a QV check on each profiler each year BTS is available to validate specific project results and help solve problems/discrepancies BTS Technician and DOT profiler are certified and calibrated DOT test results provided in one business day Profiler Rodeo held near Baraboo – late April, coordinated by BTS – Joe Wilson

WisDOT Ride QMP Ride Spec (International Roughness Index (IRI)) Data for IRI: Contractor to submit PROVAL data of the final run to MRS within 5 business days of final run Data submission shall be under the supervision of a certified technician Engineer to assess PROVAL Data with the Ride Quality Report to assure the reliability of the data as part of the incentive/disincentive processing

WisDOT Ride QMP Ride Spec (International Roughness Index (IRI)) Contacts for IRI Specification and Testing: Joe Wilson, , Rich Sorensen, , Jim Parry, ,